HR is checking into this, and I can't say it would be the worst thing that ever happened for me to hop back into the OBs office once more before/after birth, but I went down to talk about my FMLA paperwork today, and the HR person in charge said I have to have a doctor sign off. I'm assuming this means I also have to have a doctor check me back in. :

I'm having a HB with a CNM, so this obviously creates certain issues. Mostly just that I'm annoyed that I'll have to see an OB twice for pretty much no reason other than that a CNM isn't smart enough to release me back to work.

My mw signed mine. This is a situation where I do not ask permission, I would just assume OF COURSE it is reasonable for a mw to sign it! (But I guess it is a little late for you since you already 'fessed up!)

The HR person probably doesn't know. I also had my midwife sign mine. If you go on the FMLA website, it uses the language "health care provider." Just have your midwife sign it, and let the HR person deal. She's probably just heard the term "doctor" and assumes that ONLY doctors can sign it.

At my company it states doctor, OR CPN or CNM for pregnancy related leaves. I wouldn't think it would be a problem since you are under her care. I might mention to the HR rep that they should look at getting the language changed for the future.